How to propagate bougainvillea by cuttings

1. Take branches

Choose ten to fifteen centimeters of semi-lignified branches, which are easier to root. When cutting, keep the scissors at a 45-degree angle to the branch. Remove excess leaves after cutting to prevent consumption of nutrients. Use scissors to trim the roots of the branches to promote wound healing and facilitate rooting.

2. Soak in rooting water

Soak the trimmed cuttings in rooting water diluted with clean water for one to two hours. After soaking, take them out and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry.

3. Choose pot and soil

Choose a clay pot with drainage holes and good air permeability, and it is best if the diameter is larger. The cutting medium is generally a mixture of river sand, vermiculite, perlite, plain sandy soil, peat soil, rotted moss, rice husk ash, sawdust, floral mud, etc. If the material is insufficient, you can choose a mixture of plain sand and perlite, or you can use the nutrient soil that has been prepared on the market.

4. Put it in the basin

After putting the nutrient soil into the pot, compact it with a shovel, poke a few holes two fingers deep with chopsticks, insert the branches and compact them with your fingers, then water it.

5. Maintenance

After the cuttings are completed, place them in diffuse light at 18 to 30 degrees for twenty days to a month to grow new roots. After the roots grow, carry out normal maintenance.